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Sega Toys robotic plant makes you feel less alone

Brenda Stokes, Oct 2nd 2008 Discuss [0]

Sometimes, sitting in front of the computer all day can feel pretty lonely. If only you had someone to talk to. Well, Sega Toys is trying to remedy that situation with a robotic plant called the Pekoppa. Yes, you heard me right. A robotic plant. How can a plant be robotic, you must be wondering? Well, it nods at you. So, when you speak toward the plant, it nods back at you as though in agreement. That's it. That's all it does. Read The Full Story

Sega Toys’ Handheld Aquarium is a fun diversion

Brenda Stokes, Sep 29th 2008 Discuss [0]

Who doesn't like a little bit of useless tech once in awhile? That's exactly what the Handheld Aquarium from Sega Toys offers users in its Wiimote-crossed-with-iPod form. Read The Full Story

The HomeStar Spa turns your bathroom into a planetarium

Abby McVay, Jun 24th 2008 Discuss [1]

If you enjoy your baths but candlelight isn't quite the right mood for you, this cool little planetarium is definitely great for those that are in need of mood lighting. With this you can lay back as it casts pretty starry skies onto your walls. It makes me wish I could sit still long enough to soak in the tub, however, I just tend to enjoy showers way more. For those that aren't as squirmy as I am, you can also flip the planetarium over and have it cast different colors and designs into the water itself. The Homestar Spa from SEGA Toys is being sold for $70. It might also be cool for those with hot tubs to give different lighting than the boring colored bulbs that are usually featured in hot tubs. [via geekologie]

DIY Sega Arcade Cabinet – Lindberg is making a comeback

James Allan Brady, Mar 28th 2008 Discuss [0]

In a world where arcade games have seemingly gone to the wayside, knocked out of the way by their console and cell phone based brethren there is still hope. It can be found in the new Sega Lindberg arcade cabinets, and I hope they aren’t making fun of my buddy Charles. Read The Full Story

Sega describes the iPod as “flawless” for gaming

Chris Scott Barr, Feb 19th 2008 Discuss [0]

Many people have an almost unnatural obsession with their iPod. I've got one and it's great, I just don't see what all of the fuss is about. Then again some people would make similar remarks about my DS, so I understand. Lately the tiny music player has grown beyond simply playing music and videos, venturing into the realm of gaming. Recently Sega described the iPod as “flawless” when it comes to gaming. Read The Full Story

Sega Toys Yume Neko Smile robot cat gets vocal upgrade

Chris Davies, Jan 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

Colour me smitten, Sega Toys have updated their awesome Yume Neko Smile robotic cat. Its name translating as "Dream Cat Smile", I fell hopelessly in love with the animatronic kitty back in 2006, tested the furry white masterpiece in February last year, and now the company has launched a new, talking version at the Tokyo Toy Forum this week. Check out a video of the new Yume Neko Smile after the cut! Read The Full Story

DIY Portable Sega Dreamcast mod

Chris Davies, Jan 10th 2008 Discuss [3]

Once again I'm ashamed of my lack of Dremel skills. The product of a feverish desire to take the Sega Dreamcast out on the move, this mod is a custom vacuum casing containing not only the guts of the console but a set of two 7.2V 3Ah R/C car batteries. Rather intimidatingly, the game CD simply clips onto the spindle at the back with no door or cover to protect your soft, delicate fingers. Read The Full Story

Sonic and Sega are back, portable and familiar

Christina Crouch, Jan 2nd 2008 Discuss [2]

Yet another blast from the past is making its way into the new generation wrapped in a shiny new package (which looks like this one but cheaper). Nothing gets a kids attention quite like a portable game system. I doubt the AtGames Mega Drive Portable will be much of a contender to the DS and PSP but it’s sure to make some old schoolers happy. Read The Full Story

Sega and NeuroSky looking to steal the user interface spotlight from the Wii

James Allan Brady, Dec 12th 2007 Discuss [0]

So you think the Wii is cool because you can wave around a controller and that’s how you play the games, that’s crap compared to what Sega is working on with NeuroSky. They are working on making it possible to play games with your brain, that’s right, your thoughts. Read The Full Story

Tec Toy offers up portable Sega Genesis again

James Allan Brady, Nov 18th 2007 Discuss [0]

Personally, I think Sega did a good job of this a good number of years ago with the GameGear, but if you weren’t lucky enough to latch onto one of those (I have 2, they’re great) then you can pick up one of Tec Toy’s offerings. Their system appears to offer a slightly improved button layout over the GameGear. But, their system comes with 20 games pre-loaded, and that’s it, there’s no way to add more. So there’s that, however the Tec Toy version is by far more power efficient, using 3 AAA batteries compared to my GameGear’s 6 AA batteries that last, at best, a couple of hours. Read The Full Story

Mint Tin RPG

James Allan Brady, Aug 3rd 2007 Discuss [0]

Do you know how hard it is to come up with a headline explaining a device that is a mint tin with one game only installed in it? Don’t forget to mention the fact that said self-contained RPG has only three things protruding from the tin, a DB9 connector, a switch, and a video jack? Read The Full Story

Sega arcade slaps virtual zombie guts in your motion-sick face

Chris Davies, May 8th 2007 Discuss [0]

Holy crap, what happened to pinball and Pac-Man? It may have been some time since I last stepped into an arcade, and to be frank it's going to be a whole lot longer still if they insist on putting vomit-rockets like this Sega House of the Dead 4 Special machine into them! Strap yourself into the full-motion, vibrating chair and prepare for two 100-inch XGA projector screens to throw you bodily into the action. Read The Full Story